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EPA Fines 16 Firms for Violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

Recently, sixteen enforcement actions by the EPA – totaling $53,792 in civil penalties – required the respondent to certify that it has come in compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP).

In three of the complaints, the respondents were fined the statutory maximum of $37,500 per violation.

The failure to follow lead-safe work practices included failure to follow lead-safe work practices where children live, failure to obtain RRP Firm Certification, failure to provide occupant with EPA’s “Renovate right” pamphlet, and failure to failure to certify compliance with RRP Rule.